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MK11 VME

2011 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,050 mi
Last recorded147,050 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 VME
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 147,050 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 144,176 miles

Offside steering rack moist

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 28 Feb 2020 140,932 miles

rear exhaust silencer tin shield loose

Pass 26 Feb 2019 136,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 129,993 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 129,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 124,579 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 119,763 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 119,728 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 114,573 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,985 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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MK11 VME is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 77,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK11 VME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK11 VME registered?

MK11 VME is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2011.

Is MK11 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK11 VME shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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